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When I Grow Up... Have You Ever Contemplated a Career in Real Estate? Informational Meeting 11/30 in McKinney, TX!

11-05-09
Kim Daugherty, McKinney REALTOR, TX Broker

mckinney, tx realtor

WHAT: A Career in Real Estate? Join us for a Q&A Ladies Night!

WHEN: Monday, November 30 2009 @ 7:00

WHERE: d + b real estate, located on the beautiful historic square in downtown McKinney

207 E. Virginia Pkwy, Suite 203 - located above the Lavendar Tea House

If you've EVER contemplated what a career in real estate might be like, then now is your time to get your questions answered!


Laura & Kim, d + b real estate's owners, will be leading a casual informational meeting about the process of getting your real estate license, the fees and costs involved and all of the in's and out's of a career as a Realtor.


Enjoy some light snacks and perhaps a glass of wine as we provide a comfortable setting in which you can get all of your questions answered.


You MUST RSVP by November 29. Feel free to bring a guest!

Email: Kim@RealFamilyRealEstate.com or call 972-838-5394

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Plano, TX Home for Lease Close to Schools, Commuting, Shopping & Dining - $1600 per mo

11-05-09
Kim Daugherty, McKinney REALTOR, TX Broker

Home for Lease in Plano, TX

Plano, TX Home for Lease

Spacious 3 bedroom plus study home located on a generous cul de sac lot just minutes from EVERYTHING:

  • Tollway, 121 and 75
  • Children's Medical Center in Plano, Plano Presbyterian & Medical Center of Plano
  • Stonebriar Mall, Shops at Legacy, Willow Bend Mall
  • Award winning Elementary School
  • Major employment centers: EDS, JC Penney HQ, Frito Lay

Immediate move-in available. Pets approved on a case by case basis. Preferred 12-month lease, but may entertain shorter terms. Call today for a showing of this ideal Plano rental home!

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Collin County (Texas) Real Estate Statistics for September 2009 - Your Market Update

10-15-09
Kim Daugherty, McKinney REALTOR, TX Broker

Real Estate in Collin County, TX is beginning to look beautiful as the leaves on the trees begin to start turning colors. For those of you that have lived here any length of time, you know that this doesn't last long. Our area usually goes from green to dead and lying on the ground in no time flat. This time of year also begins the tapering off in real estate activity for the year.

Read below for how McKinney, Allen, Frisco and Plano real estate markets did in September 2009.

  • Allen: 866 sales (-18% from prior yr); Avg sales price $238,657 (-3% from prior yr); Avg Days on Market: 74 (-9% from prior yr)
  • Frisco: 2169 sales (-4% from prior yr); Avg sales price $276,713 (-7% from prior yr); Avg Days on Market: 79 (-11% from prior yr)
  • McKinney: 1430 sales (-11% from prior yr); Avg sales price $220,550 (-1% from prior yr); Avg Days on Market: 80 (0% from prior yr)
  • Plano: 2239 sales (-22% from prior yr); Avg sales price $261,312(-5% from prior yr); Avg Days on Market: 63 (-7% from prior yr)

The number of sales are down across the board for each city - down from 4% in Frisco to 22% in Plano! None of the cities showed an increase in the average sales price, and almost each city showed the days on market decreased.

What does this mean for home sellers? It's CRUCIAL to price your home accordingly!! The first 2 weeks on the market are the most crucial. With fewer sales on the books, your home needs to be the cream of the crop!

You also need to have a REALTOR with an agressive marketing campaign and dominant internet presence. Gone are the days of throwing a sign in the yard and placing on the MLS hoping it sells. When interviewing agents be sure to ask about this! Also ask how the new Appraisal law (HVCC) and neighborhood foreclosures or short sales will impact how you price your home. It could also affect whether or not you close the sale of your home ON TIME.

With all of this being said, DFW is still doing GREAT when compared to the rest of the nation! If you want more information about the Dallas or McKinney Real Estate market, go to www.TexasRealEstate.com. Each market is different - contact a REALTOR for information about YOUR area!

As always, remember, sellers have control of only TWO things:

  1. Price! Don't overprice - enough said.
  2. Condition! Consult a home stager...it's necessary.

Do you need a Collin County Realtor with an agressive international marketing strategy to get your home SOLD? Contact the Barron-Daugherty Team at d + b real estate today. 972-838-5394.

Search homes for sale in the Collin County real estate market.

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Where to Live in Collin County, TX? McKinney or Frisco? Allen or Plano? McKinney or Allen?

10-12-09
Kim Daugherty, McKinney REALTOR, TX Broker

"Where should we live? McKinney or Frisco? Frisco or Allen? Allen or Plano? Plano or McKinney? How do we decide?"...

The above question scenario has been asked by more than one relocating buyer, to his or her spouse, in the midst of planning a move to the North Dallas area. It usually occurs after touring homes in these four popular cities in Collin County, TX, and it can be really hard to decide.

The cities of McKinney, Allen, Frisco and Plano are all conveniently located north of Dallas in growing Collin County. For the sake of this comparison, I feel that all four cities have similar housing options, great schools, family-friendly attractions and similar home prices. For that reason, I won't go into those details as much as other unique factors that are specific to each city.

So how do you break it down?

After spending the last 5 years working with relocating buyers to Collin County, I've learned a few things about what draws some buyers to one city, while others choose for a different location. Perhaps this analysis will help YOU in your decision as well...

McKinney, TX!

  • Rolling topography & beautifully landscaped neighborhoods. Crape Myrtle Trails, too!
  • 2 of the largest Master-Planned communities in North Texas - Stonebridge Ranch and Craig Ranch.
  • Innovative retail & residential community unlike any other area in Texas - the neighborhood in Stonebridge Ranch modeled after a city in Croatia - Adriatica!
  • One of THE BEST thriving historic downtown squares in Texas!
  • Compared with all 4 cities, McKinney has the lowest average sales price.

moving to plano?

Plano, TX!

  • Home to numerous employment centers and headquarters...work and live in the same city!
  • Older neighborhoods mixed with brand new areas.
  • Closest to Dallas (furthest South) - just head south on 75 or the Dallas Tollway.
  • Near build-out, which could mean Plano experiences price appreciation faster than surrounding cities to the North.
  • Plano historically has the lowest days on market out of all 4 cities and the highest average sales price.

moving to frisco?

Frisco, TX!

  • Home to 3 professional sports teams - Frisco Rough Riders, FC Dallas Soccer & Dallas Stars Official Practice Facility. Don't forget about the worldclass Velodrome - the Superdrome. One of only 27 in the COUNTRY!
  • SHOPPING - Stonebriar Mall, IKEA & NUMEROUS specialty shops.
  • Commuting is easy - convenient to Hwy 121, Tollway and Hwy 380.
  • Still plenty of NEW homes to choose from if you'd rather build than buy a re-sale. Actually, "new" is a great word to use for Frisco - new homes, new retail, new dining...guess that explains why Frisco has been one of the fastest growing cities in the country!

relocating to allen?

Allen, TX!

  • People love Allen for the great School Spirit! Home of the 2008 Texas State Football Champs! (And in Texas THAT is a big thing!)
  • NEW retail centers and shopping galore! Fairview Farms opened in 2009. The Allen Premium Outlets draw lots of shoppers as well.
  • Some of the mosts fun outdoor parks in the area! Celebration Park will be a favorite for the kids!
  • Don't forget about draws like the Allen Community Ice Rink and year round swimming in the Allen Natatorium.

Now, I KNOW I'm probably leaving out some GREAT features of each city. If you're a resident, and I've overlooked something, let me know and I'll add it to the lists. What's the reason YOU chose to live in these great cities??

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Collin County (Texas) Real Estate Statistics for August 2009 - Your Market Update

09-21-09
Kim Daugherty, McKinney REALTOR, TX Broker

School has started again for McKinney and surrounding North Texas cities. This time of year typically begins the tapering off in real estate activity for the year.

Read below for how McKinney, Allen, Frisco and Plano real estate markets did for August 2009.

  • Allen: 757 sales (-19% from prior yr); Avg sales price $236,133 (-5% from prior yr); Avg Days on Market: 75 (-7% from prior yr)
  • Frisco: 1928 sales (-6% from prior yr); Avg sales price $278,464 (-7% from prior yr); Avg Days on Market: 81 (-9% from prior yr)
  • McKinney: 1259 sales (-13% from prior yr); Avg sales price $220,845 (-2% from prior yr); Avg Days on Market: 79 (-1% from prior yr)
  • Plano: 1977 sales (-24% from prior yr); Avg sales price $261,227(-5% from prior yr); Avg Days on Market: 64 (-6% from prior yr)

Like the previous summer months, what strikes me the most are the number of sales that are down across the board for each city - down from 6% in Frisco to 24% in Plano! None of the cities showed an increase in the average sales price, and the days on market all showed decreases.

What does this mean for home sellers? It's CRUCIAL to price your home accordingly!! The first 2 weeks on the market are the most crucial. With fewer sales on the books, your home needs to be the cream of the crop!

You also need to have a REALTOR with an agressive marketing campaign and dominant internet presence. Gone are the days of throwing a sign in the yard and placing on the MLS hoping it sells. When interviewing agents be sure to ask about this! Also ask how the new Appraisal law (HVCC) and neighborhood foreclosures or short sales will impact how you price your home. It could also affect whether or not you close the sale of your home ON TIME.

If I may, I'd also like to address my fellow REALTOR's reading this market update (if you are not an agent, feel free to skip this paragraph). When you read that sales are down about a quarter from where they were last year, what does this mean to you? It tells me there are agents FIGHTING to get the same number of deals sold as last year. It tells me that some may even throw in the towel if they are not able to keep up the same production over last year. You don't have to give up! I'd be happy to help you find a way to keep more of your money, while staying in this industry as we go through the tough times. There are options out there that don't involve quitting a career you may love.

With all of this being said, DFW is still doing GREAT when compared to the rest of the nation! If you want more information about the Dallas or McKinney Real Estate market, go to www.TexasRealEstate.com. Each market is different - contact a REALTOR for information about YOUR area!

As always, remember, sellers have control of only TWO things:

  1. Price! Don't overprice - enough said.
  2. Condition! Consult a home stager...it's necessary.

Do you need a Collin County Realtor with an agressive international marketing strategy to get your home SOLD? Contact the Barron-Daugherty Team at d + b real estate today. 972-838-5394.

Search homes for sale in the Collin County real estate market.

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